Creating Lifelong Readers With Interactive Read Alouds
Interactive read alouds go one step further than simply reading stories to children. A mentor text is carefully selected and is read aloud to a…
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5 Ways to Teach Poetry in Upper Elementary Classrooms
When poetry is mentioned, it’s usually met with a few groans…from the students and maybe even the teacher! But there are so many benefits to…
5 Ways to Teach Setting and Engage Your Students
When reading a story, one of the most important aspects is the setting. It is oftentimes overlooked by students as they tend to focus more…
3 Anchor Charts for Teaching Nonfiction Point of View
Teaching the point of view in a nonfiction text can be a tricky task; it is not as clear-cut as the point of view in…
Activities for Teaching 5 Types of Nonfiction Text Structures
Nonfiction text structures are the way in which a text is organized by the author. It is an important skill when reading informational text that…
Three Mini-Lessons for Teaching Students to Make Inferences with Pictures
As your readers continue to dig deep into text, making inferences is an important skill for them to practice. We make inferences every day without…
Why is Reading Aloud Important?
There is something so special about reading with students, hearing their excitement, listening to their questions, and having discussions. Reading aloud provides a connection between…
A Guide to Meaningful Reading Conferences
Reading conferences are one the best parts of reading workshop. I know it may not always feel that way; you may feel unsure of how…
Close Reading: Giving Students a Purpose for Repeated Reading
For teachers, close reading can sometimes feel intimidating. With limited time, how can students complete meaningful readings AND respond? To students, close reading can seem…
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